Art Therapy | Springfield College

Art Therapy

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Bachelor of Science
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Art therapy students work with Life Long Learning participants at Springfield College

As a student in the undergraduate Art Therapy Major at Springfield College, you’ll be prepared to work with individuals of all ages who have varying degrees of need. During your studies, you’ll shadow artists, art therapists, and other professionals to get a deeper sense of how you’ll use your knowledge in the field. 

Undergraduate art therapy majors are prepared to work in various settings as pre-professionals before entering graduate studies by utilizing foundational knowledge in art therapy theory, visual arts skills, and psychological theory. These include community art studios, mental health treatment facilities, visual artist programming in medical hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and alternative schools.

Our curriculum is a unique blend of fine art, psychology, and community engagement, which provides you with the skills necessary to not only be successful in the field but to understand how to engage and improve the communities of which you are a part.

Art Therapy Major

Katherine Grill '13

“One way I handled my stress in high school was through art, and through a conversation at my high school, I found the art therapy program at Springfield College. I was excited because there weren’t many colleges offering this opportunity, and Springfield College was a great fit for me. I was able to utilize the skills I developed at Springfield and translate them into my career.”

Katherine Grill
Behavioral Neuroscientist, Neolth

Katherine Grill professional photo with arms folded.
Dr. Simone Alter-Muri receives the Outstanding Creative Applied Practice Award

Learn From the Best

Springfield College Director of Art Therapy/Counseling Dr. Simone Alter-Muri received the American Art Therapy Association's 2021 Outstanding Creative Applied Practice Award. This award is granted to a recipient whose personal work emphasizes social justice and who aims to promote art therapy in the community. 

Dr. Simone Alter-Muri in the studio

What do art therapists do?

Art therapists use art to provide wellness and healing to individuals of all ages and abilities. You could be a part of this rewarding field that combines creativity and therapy.

Art therapists making collages

Top 10 Reasons to Study Art Therapy

Our art therapy major allows students to express themselves, make the program their own, and engage in hands-on experience. 

We have eight other reasons why studying at Springfield College is the right choice.

Springfield College seal mug in the art studio.
A close up of students working on the chair.
Art Therapy at Springfield College
Art therapy students work together on a chair.
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Learning Later in Life
Art Therapy at Springfield College
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Incoming first year Springfield College students participate in June Orientation on Alden Street
Core Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

Student at the Learning Commons
Career Center

The Career Center’s mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and alumni to effectively make well-informed career decisions. The staff is committed to student learning and development, and offers a variety of opportunities and programming for students and alumni.

The Academic Success Center offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.
Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.

Studying Art Therapy At Springfield College
William Simpson Fine Arts Series

Celebrate the arts

The William Simpson Fine Arts Series entertains and inspires. Experience the arts with magnificent work from artists and performers from both inside and outside the Springfield College community. Attendees will be dazzled by dance performances and theater presentations, captivated by art exhibitions and thought-provoking film, and delighted by concerts and literary events.

William Simpson Fall 2019 Program